Lane Johnson retires as Eagles lose franchise pillar in sudden announcement - USA Today
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons. Johnson cited a need to focus on his mental health and family priorities as the primary reasons for his departure.
Why it matters
The retirement of a long-term franchise player highlights the physical and mental toll of professional sports on athletes.
Hear this story Lane Johnson's time with the Philadelphia Eagles is coming to an abrupt end.
Johnson, the Eagles' longtime right tackle, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6 he was retiring from the NFL after 14 seasons.
"I have given it my all for 14 years; season after season pushing my body to the max and tirelessly working my craft to not only live up to the legacy of the guys that came before me, but to set a new standard of success for the best franchise in all of sports," Johnson wrote.
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